RISK OF BLEEDING COMPLICATIONS IN PERCUTANEOUS BILIARY DRAINAGE: THE PARADOX OF THE NORMAL HEMOSTASIS

ABSTRACT Background: Percutaneous biliary drainage is a safe procedure. The risk of bleeding complications is acceptable. Frequently, patients with biliary obstructions usually have coagulation disorders thus increasing risk of bleeding. For this reason, patients should always fit the parameters...

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Main Authors: Eduardo Javier HOUGHTON, Emilio INVERNIZZI, Pablo ACQUAFRESCA, Mariano PALERMO, Mariano E. GIMÉNEZ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva 2019-10-01
Series:ABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-67202019000300304&tlng=pt